Health in the Central Neighborhood

Most of the work done by the Sisters of Charity Foundation is to build healthy communities reaches across Cuyahoga County, however, efforts to improve health and education outcomes have a special emphasis on the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland.

The Central Neighborhood is also home to St. Vincent Charity Hospital, which has been located there for more than 145 years. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland was established by the Sisters of Charity Health System in 1996 through sale proceeds involving St. Vincent Charity Hospital.

In March 2008, the Foundation issued a new funding announcement seeking proposals from organizations for programs intended to improve outcomes in health and/or education in the Central Neighborhood. Submission deadline is 5:00 PM on April 7, 2008. Awards will be announced on June 23, 2008.

Funding Announcement – Reducing Health & Education Disparities in the Central Neighborhood